How to calculate gold karat rate?

Enter the 24K gold rate per gram, and the calculator instantly shows rates for all karats (22K, 18K, 14K, 10K) based on their purity percentage. For example, 22K gold is 91.67% pure, so its rate is 91.67% of the 24K rate.

What is the difference between karat and carat?

Karat (K) measures gold purity — 24K is 99.9% pure gold, 22K is 91.67%, 18K is 75%. Carat (ct) measures gemstone weight. In gold jewelry, both terms are often used interchangeably to refer to gold purity.

How are gold making charges calculated?

Making charges are calculated as a percentage of the gold rate or as a flat rate per gram. This calculator lets you add making charges on top of the gold karat rate to get the final jewelry price.

916 gold refers to 22 karat gold, which contains 91.6% pure gold. The number 916 is the hallmark stamp indicating 22K purity. Similarly, 750 means 18K (75% pure) and 585 means 14K (58.5% pure).

Which gold karat is best for jewelry?

22K gold (916) is the most popular for traditional jewelry due to its high purity and good durability. 18K gold (750) is preferred for diamond-studded and designer jewelry as it's harder and more durable. 14K gold (585) is ideal for everyday wear jewelry.

24K vs 22K Gold: Purity, Price, Durability and When to Buy Which

The main difference between 24K and 22K gold is purity: 24K is 99.9% pure gold; 22K is 91.6% pure gold (often stamped as 916). The rest of 22K is other metals (copper, silver, zinc) that make it harder and more suitable for daily wear. That difference drives both price and use—investment vs jewellery.

Purity and composition

24K gold is the highest purity commonly available—almost 100% gold, with minimal alloy. It’s the benchmark for gold pricing worldwide; 22K and 18K rates are derived from the 24K rate. 22K gold has 91.6% gold and about 8.4% other metals, giving a rich colour and much better strength than 24K.

So: 24K = maximum purity, 22K = high purity + durability. Use our gold karat calculator to see how the same weight compares in price for 24K vs 22K at current rates.

Durability and wear

24K gold is very soft—it scratches, dents, and bends easily. It’s not ideal for rings, bracelets, or everyday jewellery that gets knocked. 22K gold is significantly more durable because of the alloy. It holds intricate designs better and can be worn daily, which is why most traditional Indian jewellery (bangles, chains, necklaces) is 22K.

Price per gram

24K gold costs more per gram than 22K because it has more gold. For the same weight, 22K is cheaper: 22K rate ≈ 24K rate × 0.916. So if 24K is ₹6,500/g, 22K is about ₹5,954/g. When you buy jewellery, you also pay making charges and GST on top—our calculator includes both.

When to buy 24K gold

Investment—coins, bars, or sovereigns where resale value matters
When you want maximum purity and will store it safely
Gifting in the form of bullion or coins rather than wearable pieces

When to buy 22K gold

Everyday jewellery—rings, bangles, chains, earrings
Wedding and festival jewellery that you wear often
When you want a balance of purity, durability, and value
Traditional designs that need strength to hold details

In short: 24K for purity and investment; 22K for jewellery you can wear every day. Both are good choices—it depends on your goal. Use our gold karat calculator to compare 24K and 22K prices for any weight and making charges.

22K gold offers the best balance for Indian jewellery—high purity (916), durability for daily wear, and a price that’s lower per gram than 24K while still holding strong resale value.
— Gold Karat Calculator